Sediment, Erosion, and Stormwater Management Program
Note: As of April 1, 2008, all applications submitted to the Department must use the latest version of the NOI form, DHEC 2617 (09/2007). Applications received after this date which use the older version of the form will be returned.
If you are planning any construction/ land-disturbing activity within the State of South Carolina, you must first apply for a stormwater management and sediment control permit.
DHEC is charged with making sure that stormwater runoff during construction of projects and following project completion will not have an adverse effect on water quality in South Carolina. The stormwater program requires the development and implementation of a plan to control stormwater runoff and sediment to prevent them from entering water bodies in our State.
Where to Apply (Updated 1/15/2010)
Small Project Requirements for Non-Coastal Counties (Updated 6/24/08)
Information
NOTICE : New NPDES Construction General Permit became effective September 1, 2006. See Guidance Document below for details.
- Delegated Programs
(Projects located in the areas listed on this document receive approval from the entity listed before they can receive NPDES permit coverage from SCDHEC - Expedited Review Program (ERP)
- Questions concerning the content of monthly reports should be addressed through Brian Wisnewski, manager of the Compliance Assurance Section
- Monthly inspection reports should be submitted to the Compliance Assurance Section at:
Compliance Assurance Section
Bureau of Water
2600 Bull St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Forms
Required Before Construction/Land Disturbance Begins
- Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges from Large and Small Construction Activities, NPDES General Permit SCR100000 - Updated 9/18/07
- Revised Instructions for NOI Item IV.C.2 – Updated 4/15/08
- WQMS Maps (Section IV.C of NOI)
- Current 303(d) List of Impaired Waters (Item IV.C.1 of NOI)
- WQMS Covered under an Approved TMDL (Item IV.C.2 of NOI)
- As of 9/1/07, see MS4 Transition document for information about where to submit the NOI application package.
- Permanent Pond Maintenance Plan/Agreement
Required After/During Construction (pdf):
- Sample Weekly Inspection Form
- Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Monthly Report
for Sites Greater than 10 Acres - NOT (Notice of Termination)
Technical Documents
- Major and Minor Modification (2008)
- NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Large and Small Construction ActivitiesSCR100000 (Effective 9/1/2006)
- Guidance Document and FAQ's for the new NPDES Construction General Permit
- Best Management Practices Manual (02/22/06)Includes details.
- Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Handbook for Land Disturbance Activities (2003)
- Plan Review Checklist for Design Professionals (Free Word Viewer)
- Changes In Review oF SedCad Projects
- Major and Minor Modification (2008)
Regulations
Contacts
- Permitting
If you have questions on state permitting requirements, please feel free to contact any of our staff for assitance. For Projects located in one of the 8 coastal counties (Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, and Jasper) of South Carolina, please contact OCRM Staff. In addition to DHEC, many cities and counties located throughout the state have permitting requirements. Please see the Where to Apply section of our website to determine if your site is located in one of these areas.
Bureau of Water Permitting Staff
The following staff work in our offices in Columbia and review projects located outside of the 8 coastal counties. Projects are currently assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cynthia Ashford (803)898-3995
David Johnson (803) 898-4534
Petar Milenkov (803-898-4013
John Poole (803) 898-4212
Jill Stewart, P.E.(803)898-0439 - Section Manager
William Taylor (803) 898-7630 – Contact for Projects disturbing less than 2 acres and NOTsRegional Permitting Staff
The following staff work in our Regional Offices and work primarily with permitting of projects located within MS4 areas.
Mark Cann, P.E. (864) 596-3800 – Region 2 EQC, Spartanburg Office
Melissa Dawkins, P.E. (864) 241-1090 – Region 2 EQC, Spartanburg Office
Ife Ekpenuma (843) 846-1030 – Region 8 EQC
Scott Simons (803) 641-7670 – Region 5 EQC
Shauna Stevens (843) 238-4378 – Region 6 EQC
Devon Stone (803) 285-7461 – Region 3 EQC, Lancaster Office
Stephanie White (843) 953-0150 – Region 7 EQC
- Compliance
If you have questions on compliance with an approved plan, inspection requirements or monthly reports, you may contact the Water Pollution Compliance Section. Inspections of permitted sites are performed by staff located in Regional Offices throughout the state.
Brian Wisnewski (803) 898-4160 – Section Manager
- Enforcement
Enforcement of stormwater regulations is handled by the Water Pollution Enforcement Section.
Robin Foy (803) 898-4265 – Section Manager
Links
Links to non-DHEC organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. The links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs. DHEC is not responsible for the content of the individual web pages found at these links. Soil Maps from U.S. Department of Agriculture's NRCS Clemson University
- Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector Program
- Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Wetlands and Waters of the United States
- Nationwide Permits
- Permit Application Information
- Contacts SCDHEC 401 Water Quality Certification International Erosion Control Association U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
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